Cherry Tomatoes (Capital City Fruit) – potential contamination (2012)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1-pint clamshells or 12/1-pint clamshells per case.
Brand
Capital City Fruit Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
P96290001 date code: 4604 P96330002 date code: 4605 P96477001 date code: 4606 P96368001 date code: 4605 P96500001 date code: 4701 P96313001 date code: 4604 P96330007 date code: 4605 P96290006 date code: 4604 P96500006 date code: 4701
Capital City Fruit Co. is recalling Cherry tomatoes packaged in 1 pint clear, plastic clamshells. The clamshells are packaged either 9/1 due to The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The recalled cherry tomatoes are associated with the Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. recall received on November 12, 2012 and used in the packaging of certain lots of Capital Brand Clamshell Cherry tomatoes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IA, MN, MO, NE, WI
Page updated: Jan 12, 2026